Vintage Irish whiskey vending machine is the thing that’s been missing from...
As it turns out, in select places in 1970s Ireland, you literally could take one for the road - if your drink of choice was Jameson, that is. The so-called “Nightender,” a whiskey dispensing machine,...
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Top picturesque historic villages in Ireland (PHOTOS)
If you want to get a sense of the Irish people and their past it’s best to get off the beaten track and head outside the major cities and towns. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Ireland’s...
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Travel through the mysteries of the ancient Boyne Valley (PHOTOS)
If he could talk, my dog Jack could boast that he has something in common with, among others, St. Patrick, Kings Billy and James, Oliver Cromwell, and Mel Gibson. They have all had adventures of one...
View ArticlePub with no beer six nights a week named Ireland's best pub
The Irish Times in 2015 named a Tipperary pub, which only opens one night a week, as the best pub in Ireland. The column Barfly reviewed 51 pubs, in 19 counties, in 2015 and Jim O’ the Mill, in...
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New York’s oldest Irish pub celebrates 163 years (PHOTOS)
This month New York’s oldest Irish bar celebrated its 163rd birthday and the many famous names and heroes who drank there. McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village has entertained some of the...
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7 facts about the home of the Quiet Man Cong County Mayo
For such a small village in County Mayo, with a population of just 928 according to the 2011 Census, Cong is most certainly on the global map. What put is there is most certainly “The Quiet Man”, the...
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Walking in the footsteps of St. Brendan through 6,000 years of Irish history
This May Bank Holiday a band of merry rambles are celebrating one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland, the Dingle Way, with a three-day walk, The Kerry Camino Festival 2017. This is a walk in the...
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17 unique and historic places to stay on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, from...
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the famous coastal route that winds along 1,600 miles of Irish coastline, you deserve accommodations as spectacular as the sights you’re...
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Once in a lifetime GAA All-Ireland travel experience
All-Ireland Championship tickets are like gold dust, and Crafted Ireland, a custom tour company based in Dublin, is granting North Americans the luck of the Irish with this rare opportunity to attend...
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Second largest sharks in the world spotted swimming off the Irish coast
Kayakers off Kerry’s Blasket Islands were in for a rare treat when they spotted a group of five basking sharks.Basking sharks (which are known as liamháin gréine in the Irish language) are infrequently...
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Why is Ireland so green?
Ireland. No other country on earth is as famous or well known for the lush greenness of its landscape - whether viewed from outer space or the kitchen window of an Irish country cottage.So what’s the...
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A guide to luxury travel in Ireland
Ireland is a country with plenty of scope for luxury travel. Whether you want to spend your entire time in the capital city of Dublin or head down to the stunning countryside, there is something for...
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Summer program in Donegal offers teens the Irish experience of a lifetime
The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland is based in Donegal, and is a well-known center of excellence for educational trips to Ireland. Each July and August, the Institute runs two Global Scholar Summer...
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Top ten differences to be aware of before you travel to Ireland
First time travelers to Ireland may be apprehensive towards blending in with Irish culture, but fear not, as the Irish are very similar to Americans.eDiplomat, a site for traveling US diplomats, has...
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The best new way to see Ireland? Small, authentic group tours (PHOTOS)
Ireland might be small enough to fit inside the state of Pennsylvania with room to spare, but the number of stunning sights to see, places to visit, and things to do is delightfully staggering,...
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Donegal airport named among “most scenic landings” in the world
Donegal Airport has named the world’s second most scenic in a poll 8,000 people.Although beaten to the top stop by Juancho E Yrausquin Airport on the Caribbean island of Saba, Donegal beat a further...
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My Irish love story: Flying to Ireland to meet the man of my dreams
In January, we asked IrishCentral readers to submit stories about their first trips to Ireland, with the four runners-up being published in the days leading up to March 1, the start of Irish American...
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Check out Ireland’s new longest off-road walk and cycle trail in Waterford...
Ireland’s longest off-road walking and cycling trail is now open, just in time for the summer season.The new Waterford Greenway, which is around 28.6 miles long, runs along an old railway one between...
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Ireland one of the world's top nudist beach vacation destinations
The Emerald Isle, not known for public nudity, has now joined Spain, France, Italy and Croatia in the top ranks of nudist beaches.The south west of the country is particularly popular with nude...
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Irish phrases you need to learn before you visit Ireland
Before you come to Ireland, you're going to need to get yourself acquainted with some of the typical Irish phrases that might confuse you. Not to worry though, we're here to help with 35 phrases you...
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